African champions TP Mazembe face the first serious examination of their Champions League hat-trick dream this weekend in a must-win clash. The 'Crows' must use home advantage to overcome a 1-0 loss at Wydad Casablanca of Morocco if they are to reach the last eight, and the league phase, of the competition.

Three of the four teams representing the Democratic Republic of Congo in African club competitions have advanced to the knockout stages. TP Mazembe beat Simba of Tanzania 3-2, DC Motema Pembe advanced by beating Victors of Uganda 1-0, Lupopo were victorious over Nchanga Rangers of Zambia 2-0, Vita Club lost 0-2 to Coton Sport of Cameroon.

The Leopards revived their hopes of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday by beating Mauritius 3-0 at Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa. Coach Robert Nouzaret men are now second in Group E with 4 points behind Senegal and ahead of Cameroon and Mauritius.

TP Mazembe defeated Simba of Tanzania 3-1 on Sunday as they embarked on a journey that could lead to a record third consecutive Champions League title. Patou Kabangu broke the deadlock just 12 minutes into the first half in the second round, first leg game in Lubumbashi.

Tunisia completed the quartet for the semi finals after beating holders DR Congo 1-0 in the quarter final clash on Saturday in Khartoum. Midfielder Dhaouiadi Zouhaier scored the only goal of match early in the second half to book a place with rivals Algeria at the last four.

Holders DR Congo gave their title defence a major boost with a place at the quarter final after a hard fought 1-1 draw against Mali in their final Group C match on Monday in Khartoum. The Leopards came from behind to squeeze a point against a well-determined Malian side bent on exiting the tournament with their heads high after losses in their opening two games.

Holders DR Congo came from behind to beat Cote d’Ivoire 2-1 in their Group C day two clash on Thursday in Omdurman. The result makes the group very open with leaders Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire and holders DR Congo all in contention for a place at the next round of the competition.

Cameroon got off their campaign at the Sudan CHAN 2011 with the major upset so far beating holders DR Congo 2-0, whilst Cote d’Ivoire beat Mali 1-0 in Group C on Sunday at the Al Merrikh Stadium in Omdurman.

African Club Champions TP Mazembe have beaten FUS Rabat 9-8 on penalties to retain the African Super Cup. Goalkeeper Muteba Kidiaba was the hero for the Congolese side after scoring a penalty in sudden death.